As a country with vast distances located in the northern part of the hemisphere, civil aviation is vital for Swedish society and our connectivity with the world.

 

Sweden has a long history of innovation, and is one of the leading countries in this field. Currently, hybrid aircraft for commercial operations is being developed by a Swedish manufacturer, and along with various SAF initiatives, this will be an important contributor to the climate transition. Sweden also takes pride in being an early embracer of remote towers.

Moreover, Sweden is supportive of solutions that can improve various aspects of the sector. One example is, as the first country within Europe, the development of digitally proficiency check reporting through an app (D-rep) which went live on January 16th 2025. This simplifies the process and eliminates the source for errors for the pilots, the examiners, the airlines and the authority. The system also updates authority archives with the new rating expiry date and communicates the result to the pilot, the examiner and a possible third party e.g. the airline. Furthermore, airlines and training organisations in Sweden and the other Nordic countries are on the forefront on implementing Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). Our emphasis on high-quality training and innovation fosters a culture of safety and efficiency in pilot and crew training.

 

Sweden is enthusiastic of innovations and development of the sector, both in terms of modernisations, simplifications and new ideas. Therefore, Sweden stands ready to support the ICAO and the civil aviation sector as it takes on new challenges and opportunities!

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Swedish Transport Agency